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1,200 Jobs Lost as Steel Industry Struggles

5/18/2025

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In northern Minnesota, miner Jon Bird's world was turned upside down when he discovered through local news that he had lost his job. This layoff, part of a staggering $483 million loss reported by Cleveland-Cliffs, impacted 1,200 workers, with 600 in Minnesota, highlighting the harsh realities of a struggling steel industry.

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Story summary

In northern Minnesota, miner Jon Bird's world was turned upside down when he discovered through local news that he had lost his job. This layoff, part of a staggering $483 million loss reported by Cleveland-Cliffs, impacted 1,200 workers, with 600 in Minnesota, highlighting the harsh realities of a struggling steel industry.